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David L. Wolper(1928-2010)

  • Producer
  • Additional Crew
  • Director
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David L. Wolper
David L. Wolper was born on 11 January 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for L.A. Confidential (1997), Murder in the First (1995) and The Race for Space (1959). He was previously married to Gloria Hill, Dawn Richard and Toni Carroll. He died on 10 August 2010 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
BornJanuary 11, 1928
DiedAugust 10, 2010(82)
BornJanuary 11, 1928
DiedAugust 10, 2010(82)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 11 wins & 11 nominations total

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David L. Wolper in Television (1988)
"Roots: The Next Generations" Marlon Brandon, executive produer David L. Wolper
David L. Wolper circa 1960s
David L. Wolper and his Emmy award circa 1964
Lesley-Anne Down (r) and Terri Garber (l) at David Wolper's party for "North and South."
David L. Wolper
"Academy Awards: 51st Annual," Mia Farrow. 1979.

Known for

Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, and Guy Pearce in L.A. Confidential (1997)
L.A. Confidential
8.2
  • Producer
  • 1997
Kevin Bacon and Christian Slater in Murder in the First (1995)
Murder in the First
7.3
  • Producer
  • 1995
The Race for Space
6.4
TV Movie
  • Producer
  • 1959
Gene Wilder, Paris Themmen, Jack Albertson, Julie Dawn Cole, Günter Meisner, Denise Nickerson, and Peter Ostrum in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
7.8
  • Producer(produced by)
  • 1971

Credits

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Producer

  • Biography
    • executive producer
    • Released
    • TV Series
    • 1961–1964
  • The Making of the President: The 1960s
    • producer
    • Video
    • 2011
  • Roots: Celebrating 25 Years
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • The Mists of Avalon (2001)
    The Mists of Avalon
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2001
  • Legends, Icons & Superstars of the 20th Century
    • executive producer
    • Video
    • 2000
  • Celebrate the Century (1999)
    Celebrate the Century
    • producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1999
  • Richard Crenna, Craig T. Nelson, and Amanda Detmer in To Serve and Protect (1999)
    To Serve and Protect
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1999
  • Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory (1998)
    Warner Bros. 75th Anniversary: No Guts, No Glory
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1998
  • Lea Thompson, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway, and Thomas Gibson in A Will of Their Own (1998)
    A Will of Their Own
    • executive producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1998
  • Rob Estes and Shannon Sturges in Terror in the Mall (1998)
    Terror in the Mall
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1998
  • Kim Basinger, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito, and Guy Pearce in L.A. Confidential (1997)
    L.A. Confidential
    • executive producer
    • 1997
  • Anthony Hopkins in Surviving Picasso (1996)
    Surviving Picasso
    • producer
    • 1996
  • Richard Chamberlain and Amanda Donohoe in The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years (1996)
    The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1996
  • Prince for a Day (1995)
    Prince for a Day
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1995
  • Kevin Bacon and Christian Slater in Murder in the First (1995)
    Murder in the First
    • executive producer
    • 1995
  • Heroes of the Game: Sam Snead
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1994

Additional Crew

  • Gene Wilder, Paris Themmen, Jack Albertson, Julie Dawn Cole, Günter Meisner, Denise Nickerson, and Peter Ostrum in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
    • presenter
    • 1971
  • The Bridge at Remagen (1969)
    The Bridge at Remagen
    • presenter
    • 1969
  • The Devil's Brigade (1968)
    The Devil's Brigade
    • presenter
    • 1968

Director

  • Hollywood: The Golden Years
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 1961
  • The Race for Space
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 1959

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • David Wolper
  • Born
    • January 11, 1928
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 10, 2010
    • Beverly Hills, California, USA(congestive heart failure and complications from Parkinson's disease)
  • Spouses
      Gloria HillJuly 11, 1974 - August 10, 2010 (his death)
  • Other works
    Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade (with Shirley Temple, Buzz Aldrin, Jackie Robinson)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Wolper's hugely successful Roots (1977) started a proliferation of miniseries in America. His next milestone, North & South: Book 1, North & South (1985), became one of the most highly acclaimed television programs of all time.
  • Quotes
    I make it happen, who bought Alex Haley's book 'Roots' for TV? Me. I hired the director, hired the writer. I put them all together. I'm like the chef. If I mix all the ingredients right, it's going to taste terrific. If I don't, it's not going to come out good.

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